Abdurrauf Social Science
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Abdurrauf Social Science

Optimizing Prison Law Enforcement to Prevent Recidivism

Muhammad Rizki Manurung (Magister Ilmu Hukum Pasca Sarjana Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara)
Ismail Koto (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Mar 2026

Abstract

Recidivism of inmates in Indonesian prisons is still a serious problem, especially related to narcotics abuse and possession of illegal communication devices. This phenomenon shows that there are gaps in the law enforcement system and coaching programs, which has implications for the low effectiveness of rehabilitation and the risk of repetition of criminal acts. This study aims to analyze the optimization of prison law enforcement as a strategy to prevent recidivism of inmates. The method used is library research with the collection of primary and secondary data from literature, books, journals, official reports, and previous research related to the correctional system, criminal law, and inmate development programs. Data is analyzed using content analysis techniques to identify patterns, relationships, and important information relevant to the research objectives. Research findings show that formal law enforcement without the support of a holistic coaching program tends to be less effective in preventing recidivism. The integration between strict disciplinary sanctions, educational coaching, psychological rehabilitation, and inmate independence training has proven to be more effective in reducing the risk of repetition of criminal acts. This research provides a basis for the development of correctional policies that are more responsive, fair, and oriented towards the social reintegration of prisoners, while enriching the study of correctional law theoretically and practically.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

arsos

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Subject

Religion Humanities Education Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

Description

Abdurrauf Social Science adalah jurnal terkemuka yang ditinjau sejawat dan berakses terbuka, yang menerbitkan karya ilmiah, dan mengkhususkan diri dalam Ilmu Sosial yang menekankan isu-isu Asia kontemporer dengan pendekatan interdisipliner dan multidisipliner. Jurnal ini berupaya untuk menerbitkan ...